Murricão Mill, Calheta de Nesquim

Category: Civil Architecture > Windmill

District: Açores > Lajes do Pico > Calheta de Nesquim > Canadas

Location

The Murricão Windmill is located in the village of Calheta de Nesquim, which belongs to the municipality of Lajes do Pico. It is specifically situated in the area known as Canadas, an area that is part of the fabric of the coastal locality.

Its position in Calheta de Nesquim places it in an environment characterized by its proximity to the sea and the unique features of Pico's landscape, with its contrasts between the green of the pastures and the blue of the ocean.

Legacy of the Past

Windmills are emblematic structures of the history and rural culture of the Azores, and the Murricão Windmill is part of this legacy. They represent how island communities, over time, utilized the natural energy of the wind for essential activities such as grain milling.

The existence of this windmill recalls the work methods of yesteryear and the fundamental role these constructions had in local subsistence and economy before the arrival of other technologies.

Integration into the Landscape

Typically, windmills are built in elevated or exposed points to better capture the force of the wind. Its location in Canadas, in Calheta de Nesquim, contributes to the composition of the local landscape.

These structures, with their distinct shape, often become visual landmarks and contribute to the scenic beauty of the area where they are located, fitting into both the natural and built environment.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt